This delicious toddler-friendly gnocchi with marinara sauce recipe is perfect for a quick and easy mid-week meal. With simple ingredients and minimal fuss, this Italian favourite is sure to become a hit with the whole family. Toddler Recipes Australia provides an easy guide with step by step instructions to help you create this tasty meal in no time!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: gnocchi, marinara sauce, pasta
• Calories: 529
• Protein: 27.5g
• Carbs: 58.2g
• Fats: 14.8g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g (4 cups) gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 5 g (1 teaspoon) freshly ground black pepper
• 5 g (1/2 teaspoon) freshly grated nutmeg
• 5 g (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 400 g (1 lb) marinara sauce (no sugar added)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C or 392°F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, black pepper, nutmeg and garlic powder.

3. Beat the eggs together in a small bowl and add to the dry ingredients. Gently stir the ingredients together to form a dough.

4. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and roll into a rope about 3 cm wide (1½ inches). Cut the rope into small pieces, about 2 cm (1 inch) long.

6. Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling.

7. Drop the gnocchi pieces into the boiling water one at a time and cook until the gnocchi have risen to the surface.

8. Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.

9. Drizzle the gnocchi with the olive oil and stir to coat.

10. Place the gnocchi on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

11. Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

12. When the gnocchi are golden brown, remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over the top.

13. Serve the gnocchi with marinara sauce.

Recommended Sides

• A fresh green salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Homemade garlic bread (Why not try and make your own? You’ll be the hero of the dinner table!)